Tuitjenhorn
Tuitjenhorn (West Frisian: Tutinghorn) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Schagen. Tuitjenhorn was the main village of the former Harenkarspel municipality. Tuitjenhorn lies about 9 km northwest of Heerhugowaard. In 2001, the village of Tuitjenhorn had 2,487 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.56 km², and contained 942 residences.[1] The statistical area "Tuitjenhorn", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 3200.[2]
Tuitjenhorn | |
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Village | |
 Church of Saint James | |
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 The village centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Tuitjenhorn in the former municipality of Harenkarspel. | |
| Coordinates: 52°44′N 4°45′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Schagen |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,100 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Famous Tuitjenhorners
- Gerard Kuiper, Dutch/American astronomer
- Daniella van Graas, Dutch fashion model and actress
- Celeste Plak, Dutch volleyball player
- Femke Meines, Dutch singer
References
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of 1 January 2005.
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